# thailand election

Thai Parliament blocks leader of party that won election from being renominated for prime minister » Thailand’s Parliament has voted against allowing the leader of the progressive party that finished first in May’s general election a second chance to be confirmed as prime minister. Apnews.com

Thailand election: How Move Forward's upset win unfolded - Nikkei… » PM hopeful Pita Limjaroenrat holds first meeting of budding coalition Asia.nikkei.com

Voting » U.S. citizens can still use the mailing system through the U.S. Embassy Bangkok and U.S. Consulate General Chiang Mai to mail voting materials for run-off Edit.usembassy.gov

Constitutional Court Could Decide Fate of Thailand’s Election Winner » Thailand’s prime ministerial candidate Pita Limjaroenrat and his Move Forward party, which won the most seats in the May election, have run into multiple legal challenges to their aspiration of leading the next government. Time.com

Thailand’s Pita says won’t give up PM bid despite parliament loss » Reformist candidate said his Move Forward party will re-strategise to win next vote on the premier expected next week. Aljazeera.com

Thai voters could oust military from power — barring election fraud » Polling suggests Thai voters want change after a decade of military rule. But key institutions, from the senate to the election commission, could stand in the way. Washingtonpost.com

#WhatsHappeningInThailand: 10 things you need to know » Behind the light-hearted fun, the movement keeps growing, based on calls for political reforms and denouncing harassment. Amnesty.org

Thailand opposition crushes military parties in election rout » The stunning win sets the stage for deal-making over forming a government in a bid to end nearly a decade of army-backed rule. Reuters.com

Critical moment for Thai democracy as parliament fails to elect new prime minister | CNN » The sole nominee to be the next prime minister of Thailand failed to secure enough parliamentary votes to form a government Thursday, a set back for the future of democracy in the country following nearly a decade of turbulent military-backed rule. Cnn.com